Author: Anjianjei Constantine
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has stepped down as a Member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. The announcement was made during a press briefing held by the party in Durban on Friday.Her departure comes in the wake of accusations that she was involved in recruiting 17 South African men to join the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK’s Des van Rooyen Demands Special Protection For MPs Probing SAPS CorruptionThe issue surfaced last weekend after her sister reportedly opened a criminal case against her, alleging that Zuma-Sambudla misled the men and put them in harm’s way.MK Party…
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Youth Brigade in KwaZulu-Natal has hit back at the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s move to oust Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, calling the motion of no confidence nothing more than political theatrics. The MK Party recently tabled the motion seeking Ntuli’s removal as the province’s head of government. Tensions escalated outside the KwaZulu-Natal legislature shortly after, with a disruptive protest erupting while members of the provincial legislature (MPLs) were in session.- Advertisement – House Speaker Nontembeko Boyce confirmed the next steps, saying: “Having considered all these processes, I therefore announce that the debate and voting on the…
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has confirmed that its deputy president, Robert Nwedo, has stepped down from his role, describing the move as “unexpected”. Nwedo resigned just two months after joining the leadership of the newly formed political organisation. In his resignation letter, Nwedo said he intends to dedicate his time to his trade union, MAWUSA (Maanda Ashu Workers Union of South Africa). His departure comes only a month after the party dismissed Nolubabalo Mcinga as its second deputy president.- Advertisement – The back-to-back exits of two senior figures have intensified speculation about possible internal tensions within the emerging political movement.…
MK Party MP Des van Rooyen has called for enhanced protection for parliamentarians serving on the ad hoc committee investigating alleged corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS).His remarks came on Thursday outside Cape Town Police Station, where the party opened a criminal case against one of the inquiry’s witnesses, Mary de Haas.- Advertisement – The MK Party accuses De Haas of misleading the committee by allegedly misrepresenting her academic qualifications and creating the impression that she holds a doctoral degree. De Haas appeared before the committee last week.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Defends Cachalia Appointment In Court As…
Former Public Protector and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party member Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has expressed interest in becoming the next mayor of Johannesburg, saying she has the expertise to “turn things around” in the troubled metro.Speaking in a recent interview, Mkhwebane, who is the MK Party’s convener in Mpumalanga, said she believes she is well-positioned to step into the role should the opportunity arise.- Advertisement – Mkhwebane was removed as Public Protector in 2023 by President Cyril Ramaphosa on grounds of misconduct and incompetence.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Trump Slams The Door: SA Banned From 2026 G20 After Explosive RantShe made it…
Some coalition parties in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are standing firm in support of Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli amid calls for his removal.The MK Party recently submitted a motion of no confidence in the provincial legislature, citing alleged misuse of state funds under Ntuli’s leadership. The premier has denied these claims.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Matlala Says Mkhwanazi Threatened Him Amid Dispute Over Cancelled R360m TenderBonginkosi Mngadi, a member of the KZN Legislature for the MK Party, outlined the rationale behind the motion.“For poor governance, financial mismanagement, misleading this house on his New York trip, and failure to address unemployment and…
Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has confirmed that her office will investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa following allegations that he violated the Executive Code of Conduct.The complaint was lodged by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which claims the President may have breached several clauses related to abuse of power, improper conduct, inconsistent executive action, and failing to act in the nation’s best interests.- Advertisement – The opposition party argues that these allegations raise serious concerns about ethical governance at the highest level and welcomed the move by the Chapter Nine institution.MK Party Accuses Ramaphosa of Ethical MisconductIn a statement, MK Party…
Parliament’s Appropriations Committee chairperson, Mmusi Maimane, has called on the government to openly publish the full costs of hosting the G20 over the past year.He said that while the summit offered South Africa a valuable chance to shine on the global stage, Parliament remained duty-bound to interrogate all public spending.- Advertisement – Earlier in November, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana allocated an extra R100 million to the G20 budget during the medium-term budget process to fund the final event.Government Under Pressure After Budget ShortfallThe additional funds followed a disclosure by the Department of International Relations in September that it faced a…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng will stage a protest outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Thursday, intensifying pressure on the provincial government amid the ongoing Tembisa Hospital scandal.The party is calling for criminal charges to be laid against individuals linked to the alleged R2 billion looting at the embattled facility.- Advertisement – The move follows a damning investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which identified three syndicates believed to have siphoned funds intended for critical healthcare services.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Brown Mogotsi Addresses Alleged Assassination Attempt On His Life In VosloorusDA Gauteng Health Spokesperson Jack Bloom said the…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has formally closed the disputes surrounding the Limpopo Regional Elective Conferences.This follows a series of recommendations made by an ANC task team assigned to probe the complaints.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Pushes For Lifestyle Audits On Police And NPA Leaders Amid Corruption TestimonyThe task team had been investigating claims of irregularities, alleged bogus delegates and organisational disputes in the Peter Mokaba, Vhembe and Norman Mashabane regions. The findings have helped guide the NEC’s final decision on the matter.Mbalula said the party…